High Schools in Oxford Community Schools

Oxford Community Schools in Oxford, Michigan, operates three distinct high school programs serving grades 9-12 (with one also serving grades 6-12), ranging from a large comprehensive school to small alternative and therapeutic settings.

Oxford High School is the district’s academic anchor, enrolling 1,568 students and posting a remarkable 98.9% graduation rate—nearly 15 points above the state average. It outperforms state averages in science (44.2% vs. 34.9%) and SAT reading/writing (68.5% vs. 55.4%), though its SAT math proficiency (25.0%) trails the state (27.5%). The school has improved its state ranking from 231st to 193rd over two years. By contrast, Oxford Bridges High School serves just 49 students, with 67.35% qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Its proficiency rates are dramatically lower (25% in SAT reading/writing vs. 64.5% district-wide), and its graduation rate is 82.3%. Despite a 0% dropout rate, its state ranking sits in the 10th percentile, reflecting the challenges of its at-risk population. Oxford Crossroads Day School is the most intensive program, with only 28 students and a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It spends $79,196 per student—five times Oxford High’s $15,837—yet only 22.2% graduate and 33.3% drop out, with chronic absenteeism at 47.2%.

Key takeaways for parents: Oxford High offers a strong traditional education with exceptional graduation outcomes, but math achievement is a relative weakness. Bridges and Crossroads provide essential alternative pathways for students needing different supports, though academic outcomes are far lower and resource intensity is much higher. The district’s overall 3-star rating is driven almost entirely by Oxford High’s performance. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools—29.1% at Oxford High and 47.2% at Crossroads—suggesting engagement issues even where academics are strong. The spending disparity reflects a genuine commitment to serving diverse student needs, but the results at Crossroads indicate that financial investment alone cannot overcome the deep challenges these students face.